Bureau of Labor Statistics/CFOI

BWC partners with the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for Ohio.

The Division of Safety & Hygiene's research and statistics department partners with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to conduct the annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) for Ohio. The CFOI program gathers information on comprehensive count and descriptive statistics on fatal occupational injuries across the nation. The census provides highly accurate information due to its methodology, which includes use of multiple data sources for surveillance purposes. The census provides valuable information used by safety and health organizations, and professionals to identify and track specific life-threatening hazards and enhance effectiveness of preventive measures. Results from the program at state and national levels are published annually.

Fatal occupational injuries in Ohio, BLS CFOI, 2017

Summary report - provides some of the key findings from the CFOI program for both the public and private sectors.

For further information and/or data requests beyond the statistics provided on this page, contact the Division of Safety & Hygiene's research and statistics department by email or by phone: 614-995-8608.